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great vid! i haven't been able to find consistent, quality mazda vids, so I'm very glad to have found your stuff. Love my 17 mazda3 and looking to learn. I wish more people knew about the skyactiv, what a great platform. can't wait for more.

Really nice video. Question: for a 2016 Mazda 6 2.5 NA with 100K miles, there are any software upgrade (PCM or TCM) recommended by Mazda to compensate for wear and mileage? Thanks in advance for your time and reply.

Thanks so much for the fantastic content you’ve been putting out on the CX-90! I’ve found your videos incredibly helpful as I’m in the process of researching family haulers. The CX-90 PHEV is high on my list, but I recently came across some concerning ratings on Consumer Reports-particularly a 15/100 reliability score and a 1/5 owner satisfaction score. I know you have great expertise with Mazdas, and while I understand there may be limitations to what you can say, I’d value your perspective on this model. Do you think the CX-90 PHEV could present significant mechanical challenges for a long-term owner, or are these concerns overblown?

thanks

is it true you need to drop the engine to change an alternator on these CX90s?

do any of these recalls apply to the CX70phev?

I had exactly the same problem. Why didn't you think of the PCM decoder in the fan? That's what was faulty. Replace the fan and the problem is solved.

Some electronics do not play nice together Especially aftermarket

Have been lucky, have a 2012 Mazda3 Skyactive and only had the battery and TPMS light come on. One new battery and one new sensor and problems solved.

Heard the cylinder head cracks cause the way the turbo mounted.than need new motor

Another solid video, Mike. Just straight to the point with everything! We specifically produce LEDs for auto. Can we invite you as a collaborator to do a review? We've emailed for an inquiry

Pleas I'm from iraq give me the link download file update

Maybe there's a shorted winding in the coil.

The problems start with all that dirt. Dirt is the killer.

Pretty cool to see a Mazda Shop.

Man if I was the owner of that CX-5 I would be pissed, your removing my parts to diagnose another car, highly unprofessional, get your own parts, my car is not a donner car.

Aftermarket is not bad. Bad is bad. As a general rule, using the OEM brand for parts is a safe bet. Spark plugs: NGK or Denso Ignition coils: usually Hitachi, but NGK or Denso coils are equally high in quality Sensors: usually a mix of NGK, Denso, Bosch, Hitachi

well, guess what the stealership charges us so much money. So, aftermarket parts are the only way to go for people who don't wanna lose an arm and a leg to replace small stuff.

That's not a 2009 6.

Continue / Engineers greedy companies they make most of this controls or computers if one thing goes bad it throes 2 or more TDC.si know some of this Tdc are related to some of this issues but why itTHROES SOMETHING ELSE NOT RELATED TO THE MAF ( LOCKING the DIFFERENTIAL gears or AWD.(another quote 6 plugs,6 coils,1675.oo$purge valve n connector 845.oo$ filler neck 950.oo$ total 2470.oo$ declined most of work (its pathetic who most of dealers scam people 😢😅like mi daughter she accepts most of repairs scams .

Michael I had a real real weird experience with my daughter car it’s a 2015 ford explorer ford V 6 technician recommend to replace one spark plug that it was cracked also to replace coil expert technician said plug nest up coil /y replaced one new coil put on #2 position n #2 coil installed on5 position car/problem when I removed air filter intake disconnected MAF sensor broke lock holdown .clip connector fell on ground did not put lock clip when I pushed the connector probably didn’t pushed all in n made a bad electrical connection ,when I started car I heard a weird clank noise I put the gear on drive the noise went louder put it in reverse almost like 10 times louder ,? Just like you drive a stick shift n drop the gears at 1800 rpm.check engine light came out,! (Uni track light ? N warning light to take car to dealer I had to tow car to ford .they did not give any info why,after diagnostics the claims that it need to replaced the MAF connector Also a New MAF unit CAUSE IT HAD DIRT I know that the MAF senses the air,density, temperature n computer sends signal’s to other control.units like timing.spark,ignition,n fuel regulation tru the NOX sensors /(don’t have nothing to do with the control the ALL WHEEL DRIVE UNITRACT IT COST ME 1200.oo$ just the connector & MAF unit I think they make

Thank you for making this video. Please share more information about Mazda I’m interested

Had a 2016 MX-5 aka Miata. Never got down to replacing plugs or coils but had a Air Oil Separator ( fancy oil catch can ) aftermarket I installed. No problems ever. So I think your video is really good showing how those codes can lead you on different path from coils or spark plugs. Love your troubleshooting technique but most of us don't have access to another Mazda vehicle to exchange parts on. BTW I love Mazda MX-5s for the pure joy they give to driving. Working on them is easy too as I do my own oil changes ( Fumoto oil valve ) & change my wheel / tires when the seasons change. The new 2024 MX-5 I bought is more sophisticated then my previous 2016 but I'm not so sure that is a good thing.

reading live data with a scan tool would have shown u misfires to narrow down which coil is giving issues

Hi Micheal, well aside from mistaking a 2018 Mazda 6 for an "09 , I really enjoyed this video so I give it 4.5 stars ! A word of advice , just check the decal on the door jam before filming ! And don"t worry about it being too long, we LOVE it 😃❤

What caused that plug to crack? Any ideas?

My 2020 CX-5 Signature has the turbo and does not have cylinder deactivation. I guess that means the soils in my vehicle are different from those that have cylinder deactivation. Good to know stuff. I'll be buying my coils at the Mazda dealer when I need them. Good information!

Thank you for sharing this. I will always use Mazda parts in my CX-5 after seeing this!

Very informative.

I put aftermarket spark plugs to 2016 cz5 40 bucks original for mazda everything looks like original and i have problem with transmission 3 -4 gear have problem to shift and at 5 can't move to 6 when i drive on highway 80 mph rpm at 4 and can't switch to the 6th gear to downgrade rpm to 2.1/2 or 3. When i change spark plugs buying directly from mazda dealer everything comes back but i have to relearning transmission to back to stock.

Do you have aftermarket parts on your Skyactive engine?

Ive been told that NOW there is no reason to purchase the entire coolant control valve....and that a new thermostat and a couple other parts will remedy this situation...is this true?

That’s what happens when you buy a knuckle burrito fron junk yard instead of A NEW knuckle sandwich OEM LOL.

I can't believe I watched the video that's over an hour long and enjoyed it

I have a Mazda 3 2021 same problem ready to buy the update file from you how do you help me with this friend?

I hope he gets paid well because that is alot of crap work.

Don't get sunroof

CX-30 has same cabin air filter at CX 50… I think I changed mine in the same amount of time it took you to change the CX-5’s cabin air filter lol.

Well then. Glad I got the CX5. All the minor maintenance systems are easy access.

Great video man for us technically inclined owners to know what the underlying issue(s) truly are. Thank you! We haven't bought a CX-90 yet but are interested in the PHEV and I'm seeing a lot of them available as dealer buyback/lemons at our used dealerships. What is your opinion (specifically in regards to the PHEV) after all of the recall software updates and repairs have been made? Do you foresee more ongoing issues or have a lot of the major problems been worked out? I'm a Toyota 4Runner owner and have always done my own work on the vehicle for the easy enough DIY stuff, but buying a newer style motor/EV for the family has me a little intimidated. Thank you again for your expertise and detail!

Thank you very much, sir.

Dumb video.

For me don't buy first or second year model. Do not buy usa or mexico made model.

My 2.5 works for me

I agree about the armrest. Dumb design. Why doesn't the CX-90 have 3rd row release latches, too?

Thanks for the good tips, it wirk for me!

NO, I don"t want to see any reprogramming of new electronics on NEW vehicles it makes for a very boring video INMHO !

What do you think of the new mhev inline6? Is it too complicated to be reliable? I just bought the cx90 340hp inline 6. Just concerned about reliability. Lovin the car so far!

How about the 2024 CX-30. Would you like to see me install and program that airbag control module and perform the calibrations? Just let me know.

nice video. thanks for sharing info about them :) I have 2023 2,5 NA CX-5 and love it :)